With one in nine black men between the ages of 20 and 34 already in jail, why do so many still become involved in crime?
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The main reason is wanting to be known and respected in their neighborhoods. They do things that they think will gain them respect that are often illegal. |
Vanessa L.
Human Resources Coordinator
Quincy |
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It’s really sad how many young people are in jail. I believe it’s due to lack of better things to do and no positive influences in their lives. |
Sydney C.
Bus Monitor
Hyde Park |
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The problem is related to a lack of role models and father figures. Most times, it has to do with poverty. |
Geraod L.
Hip-Hop Artist
Mattapan
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The two key reasons are job losses and the decrease of funding available for job training and after-school activities. |
Jane M.
Stay-At-Home Mom
Dorchester |
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We’re raised on fairy tales, such as the Bible, and we’re raised by slaves who are still slaves themselves — we are just misdirected. |
Clarence B.
Retired
Mattapan |
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Poverty, bad influence and the lack of parental control. |
Andre B.
Technician
Quincy |
